Controversial chippy opens at Liverpool's Albert Dock

The World Famous Dockland Fish and Chips shop has opened in the Albert Dock

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THE Albert Dock’s first chippy has opened its doors.

Docklands Fish & Chips is on the same stretch of the Colonnades as the Tate Liverpool gallery.

Neighbours had previously complained that the development was not in keeping with the area’s UNESCO World Heritage status. But council planners said the use was justified.

Owner Tony Kay said: “It has been a big ambition of mine for many years to open a fish and chip shop at Albert Dock.

“The dock is an iconic global landmark attracting tourists from all over the world with some of the most amazing views you will find anywhere. Who wouldn’t want to set up shop here?”

Mr Kay said visitors had already been supportive of the new venture. He said: “We can offer dock visitors the chance to enjoy quality fish and chips outside as they stroll around the quayside at great value for money.

“There has never been a fish and chip shop at Albert Dock throughout its 25-year history and we have already been inundated with people popping in just to tell us how we are exactly what has been missing here. The support from the public has been amazing.”

Head fryer Peter Anastasiou, an award- winning chip shop owner himself, said: “Our priority is to promote and uphold the great name of British fish and chips.

“For me, it is all about the quality of the fish and we use the most reputable fish merchants around.

“Visitors to Docklands will not be disappointed.”

The shop was due to be formally launched tomorrow by Herbert the hairdresser, Thelma Madine, from My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding, and Masterchef contestant Jay Tinker.

Jeremy Roberts, chairman of the Albert Dock tenants business association, said: “We would like to welcome Docklands and wish it all the success for the future. Where to buy fish and chips is one of the most asked questions posed to the dock’s tourist information centre. In the year Albert Dock celebrates 25 years since its rebirth, the opening of its first chip shop seems even more appropriate than ever.”